Updates and Information for VHA’s Valued Clients and Families
Issue 86, July 2026
VHA Home HealthCare ranked in top 25 of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 listing by Forbes
We’re proud to announce that VHA has been included in the top 25 on a listing of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 by Forbes. This ranking recognizes the top 200 employers across Canada who set the standard for strong, inclusive, and high-performing workplace cultures.
We’re honoured to receive this recognition for the dedication our staff and care providers bring every day to building a world-class culture of inclusion and collaboration at VHA.
What Does a Home Care Physiotherapist Do? Niloofar, A Registered Physiotherapist, Answers a Few Common Questions.
When most people think about physiotherapy, they imagine someone teaching stretches and a few exercises to help their client through the process of rehabilitation after a surgery or injury. The truth is that a lot more goes into shaping a client’s journey to recovery, especially when it comes to home and community care physiotherapy.
We asked Niloofar, a seasoned Registered Physiotherapist here at VHA to answer some of the most common questions she gets, including “What does a physiotherapist in a home care setting do?”
Getting to Know VHA’s New Board Chair – Anne Brace
In 2022, Anne Brace joined VHA as a member of our volunteer Board. Since then, Anne has played an important role in VHA’s governance, bringing her deep finance expertise and board experience to strategic discussions and leading VHA’s Board Audit & Finance Committee. Now, in 2026, we are pleased to announce that Anne has stepped into the position of Board Chair. We had the opportunity to ask Anne a few questions about what inspired her to get involved at VHA and what excites her about the future for VHA and home care in Ontario.
The Link Between Untreated Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
Hearing loss is often dismissed as a normal part of getting older or simply an inconvenience that can be dealt with later. However, growing evidence suggests it may affect more than the ability to hear. Untreated hearing loss has also been linked to changes in brain health, cognitive function, and overall well-being.
Although researchers are still working to fully understand the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive health, early recognition and treatment can help reduce the impact on daily life and support overall well-being.
Supporting a Loved One with Addiction
Loving someone struggling with addiction can be incredibly difficult. Over time, addiction can strain relationships, create chronic stress, and leave loved ones at a loss for what to do. In Canada, substance use affects millions of people each year and can have serious physical, emotional, social, and financial consequences for both people living with addiction and those who care about them.
Learn more about strategies that can help you support someone with addiction while also protecting your own well-being.
